Datasheet Extract

Encephalitis antigen is suitable for ELISA and Western blots, excellent antigen for detection of Tick-borne encephalitis virus with minimal specificity problems.

Background

TBE is caused by tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV), a member of the family Flaviviridae. A closely related virus in Far Eastern Eurasia, Russian spring-summer encephalitis virus (RSSEV).The family Flaviviridae includes other tick-borne viruses are closely related to TBEV and RSSEV, such as Omsk hemorrhagic fever virus & Kyasanur Forest virus.Louping ill virus is also a member of this family.

Storage

Store undiluted at 2-8°C for one month or (in aliquots) at -20°C for longer.Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.Shelf life: one year from despatch.